The annual Marshall County Ag Day was held Sept. 19 at Centennial Park in Plymouth. Area third graders learned about the value of agriculture in our community. Presenter topics included bees/pollination, electric safety, sheep, goats, dairy, beef, ducks, farm safety and draft horses. Journeyman Lineman Doug MacLain represented Marshall County REMC by educating the students… Continue reading.

Years of service: 15 Title: Billing Clerk Ruth Spencer and her husband, Cecil, haven been married for 15 years.  They have two sons, Andy and Tim, and two daughters, Sarah and Caitlin. Spencer enjoys spending time with her kids, biking, running, spending time in the kitchen baking and canning and raising their chickens.  Thank you… Continue reading.

The Marshall County REMC annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7, at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church. Entertainment for the meeting will be provided by The Bulldogs! The Bulldogs take you back the days of the “drive in” and the “sock hop.” They have been bringing the “oldies” back for the last 30 years…. Continue reading.

It’s November — the time of year for reflection and giving thanks. Pressing that “pause” button to count — and give thanks for — our blessings is not only a Thanksgiving tradition for your family, but also ours at Kankakee Valley REMC.      I like to use this space to update you on new… Continue reading.

Clean or replace your furnace filter.  A clogged filter will restrict airflow and force your equipment to work harder.  This could then result in the equipment shutting down or overheating. Has your furnace been inspected?   Before the cool weather hits, have your furnace inspected and maintenanced  by a qualified technician.  Proper maintenance will prolong… Continue reading.

On Oct. 11, Kankakee Valley REMC teamed up with electric cooperatives around Indiana to improve the quality of life in our communities.  Through Indiana Electric Cooperative Community Day, cooperatives were encouraged to participate in a day of community service in their local community.  The individual cooperative projects celebrated one of our core principles — concern… Continue reading.

Kankakee Valley REMC is dedicated to providing reliable electricity to our member-consumers.  Sometimes to meet the growing electrical needs in an area, we must build new infrastructure.  If you have traveled along Highway 39 in North Judson over the past few months, you may have noticed a new substation.  This substation, Lena Park, sits on… Continue reading.

Five local organizations were recently awarded grants through Operation Round Up Trust.  More than $11,000 was given to help organizations offer programs and services to benefit community residents.    Family and Youth Services Bureau, Valparaiso, received $2,000 to purchase essential baby supplies for The Tot Shop.  The Tot Shop provides incentives for families to engage… Continue reading.

When you think about Decatur County REMC (DCREMC), you probably associate us with the local community. And you would be right. Our leadership team and employees all live and work right here in the community we serve. But you may not realize that DCREMC is actually part of a much larger cooperative network that brings… Continue reading.

Abby Asher has been employed at Decatur County REMC for eight years and currently works as the billing specialist.  A native of Decatur County, Asher grew up around Millhousen and graduated from South Decatur High School. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University.  Asher really enjoys the people she works with and appreciates the… Continue reading.